Is Obama’s Quest for Bipartisan Support Really Worth It?
The president searches for Republican support he probably doesn't need on the stimulus package.
Posted 01/23/09 in Daily Intel
The Greatest Depression
Stimulus Plan of Questionable Effectiveness Still on Track!
Dissenters don't think spending money on contraception will save the economy.
Posted 01/09/09 in Daily Intel
The Greatest Depression
Unemployment Highest in Sixteen Years
We're inching backward to the point when we're really going to see if the Greatest Depression can compete with the mere Great Depression.
Posted 01/09/09 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
Obama’s Rescue Plan Still Not Passed One Day Later
Apparently, Senate Democrats feels some misguided responsibility to make sure legislation works first.
Posted 01/08/09 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
Obama’s ‘Candid’ Rescue-Package Speech Low on Specifics, High on Scripted Rhetoric
What happened to the part where he was going to explain how his plan actually works?
Posted 12/12/08 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
With Blocking of Auto Bailout, Democrats Helpless As Ever
Now the industry's future lies in the hands of … President Bush.
Posted 12/02/08 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
Governor Paterson Is Only $271 Million Away From His Agency-Budget-Cut Goal
Unlike state legislators, state agency heads have largely responded to his calls for cuts.
Posted 11/24/08 in Daily Intel
Election Hair of the Dog
Obama to Roll Out Economic Team and Plans Today
He may keep the Bush tax cuts until 2010, he'll probably expand his recovery plan, and he wants it all on day one.
Posted 11/17/08 in Daily Intel
The Economy of Sex
Eliot Spitzer Has Learned Some Lessons
Eliot Spitzer's Washington 'Post' opinion essay about the economy is a thinly veiled advice column to dudes cheating on their wives with hookers.
Posted 11/17/08 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
Paterson’s Weekend: Bad For Budget, Good for Velazquez
As State Senate Republicans hold up budget talks, Paterson gives an indication of who might replace Hillary Clinton if she is appointed Secretary of State.
Posted 11/05/08 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
Now Obama Can Look Forward to Fixing the Horrible Economy!
The obstacles Obama faces, and what he plans to do right out of the gate.
Posted 11/04/08 in The Cut
'Tis the Season to Be Broke
Will You Shop More This Holiday Season If Obama Wins?
According to a new survey, yes. Yes, you will.
Posted 10/15/08 in Daily Intel
Instant Politics
Byron York and Craig Unger on McCain’s Quagmire
'National Review' correspondent Byron York and Craig Unger, author of 'The Fall of the House of Bush,' discuss McCain's challenge at tonight's debate, whether the race holds any surprises, and how Obama resembles Bush in his response to the financial crisis.
Posted 10/14/08 in Daily Intel
Instant Politics
Matt Taibbi and Byron York Butt Heads Over Whether McCain Deserves Blame for the Wall Street Meltdown
'Rolling Stone' columnist Matt Taibbi and 'National Review' correspondent Byron York argue over the headwinds facing McCain, what Phil Gramm had to do with the financial crisis, and the importance of credit default swaps.
Posted 10/14/08 in Daily Intel
Early and Often
What Part of ‘It’s the Economy, Stupid’ Doesn’t McCain Understand?
While McCain will (we assume) produce his new economic plan today, it seems clear that he still has a struggle ahead of him.
Posted 10/10/08 in Daily Intel
Instant Politics
Michael Idov and Matt Taibbi on Obama’s Foregone Historic Win, and the Morass It Will Land In
'Rolling Stone' columnist Matt Taibbi and 'New York' writer Michael Idov discuss why John McCain is “one of the worst” presidential candidates ever, Russian glee over American's problems, and what happens after a possible President Obama is hammered for what he doesn't manage to achieve.
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